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Smoke free law is alive and well

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 9, 2012

In November 2006, Ohioans passed the Smoke-Free Workplace Act, making Ohio the 12th state to protect all workers and the public from exposure to secondhand smoke in public places.  Approximately 280,000 Ohio worksites are impacted by this law.

To be in compliance with this law, workplaces must prohibit smoking, remove ashtrays and post no-smoking signs with the toll-fee enforcement number (1-800-559-OHIO).  Local health departments have the ability to enforce this law, but the process is complaint-driven and a call must be placed to the toll-free enforcement number to begin the process.

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16 high school show choirs on Ada HS stage Nov. 10

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Friday, November 9, 2012

The Ada High School Varsity Singers lead by Vocal Music Director, Abigail Glenn and Jonathan Lischak, Director of Instrumental and co-director of the Varsity Singers will welcome 16 high school show choirs to Ada for the 35th annual Music Feast. 

CHECK THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Master of Ceremony John Shuffle will welcome over 800 singer/dancers, instrumentalists and stage crew members to the contest. Each show choir performs a set of songs between 15 and 20 minutes in length and will traditionally have a minimum of 2 to 3 costume changes. 

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Dr. Samuel Heiks: Foot Pain. When to start running again?

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Thursday, November 8, 2012

Dr. Heiks is a board certified Family Medicine doctor and lives in  Bluffton, Ohio.

Dear Dr. Heiks: This summer I started running and have really enjoyed walk/running about 3 miles 3-4 times a week. When I run I have improved energy and mood. However, my 50-year-old feet aren't so happy. I think I developed plantar fasciitis: my feet started to feel stiff and uncomfortable when I got up in the morning or after I sat for a long period.

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When will the village pick up my leaf pile?

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Thursday, November 8, 2012

Waiting for your leaves to be picked up? In case you are wondering, here’s the village pick up schedule:

Northwest Distict A
Mondays: Nov. 12 and 26

Northwest District B
Tuesdays: Nov. 13 and 27

Southeast District C
Wednesdays: Nov. 14 and 28

Southwest Distict D
Thursdays: Nov. 15 and 29

There is no leaf pick up from Nov. 19 to 23. The dates for pick up are subject to change due to weather or emergencies.

To view the map showing specific pick up areas, click here.

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Corn coming off

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 8, 2012

The 2012 corn harvest is underway. Here's a farmer taking off corn from a field on the county line northwest of Ada.

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Commentary: My first presidential election voting experience

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Thursday, November 8, 2012

Note: Alli Walbolt, an ONU student, is an intern for The Ada Icon this fall.

Being able to exercise my right to vote has always been an exciting thing for me. In 2010 I registered to vote within a month of my 18th birthday. I couldn’t wait to vote in my first ever election, though it wasn’t quite as glamorous.

This year was my first presidential election and I was more involved in politics than I ever had been. I watched the debates and other political coverage, read articles and candidate platforms, and researched issues and people that would be on my ballot.

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